People

Capturing people through photography has never been easy for me. Taking portraits can be nerve-wracking, especially for photographers who also happen to be introverts (raises hand). And so, I tend to shy away from taking environmental portraits of people by sticking to street photography and candid “sneak” shots of people.

The main reason why many are afraid of photographing people during our travels is that we’re putting ourselves and our emotions first instead of theirs. The moment you ask someone to invite you into their personal space, the interaction no longer becomes about what you want, but rather, what they are willing to share and give you.

“In every face, there’s a story waiting to be captured.”
– Unknown

Part of the L.a.Studio ART14 Residency, August 2023